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Car Auction Fees

Every car auction has charges on top of the purchase price of a vehicle sold at auction. Let s take a closer look.

INDEMNITY FEES

Indemnity fees are charges on every car that is sold at
auction. Probably better known as a buyers premium .
Not all fees are the same and can differ greatly
depending on what type of car auction you attend.

If you go to one of the bigger companies, these
particular auctions have their own purpose built auction
centres, a huge amount of staff to run them, and also a
massive amount of overheads as well.

You and me as a buyer have some of these costs passed
onto us in the form of indemnity fees, i know it doesn t
seem fair but that how the auctions work and make their
profits.

So does that make the bigger auction companies the wrong
place to buy a car? No, not at all. The higher indemnity
fees are a down side but the plus side is that there is a
huge amount of choice at these larger auctions and you can
drive out with a great bargain no doubt about that.

What i have found in my experience is at the more smaller
independent auction companies the situation is again twofold.
The plus side is the indemnity fees are a bit less but the
down side is that the choice is a bit less when choosing this
type of auction.

You can find these smaller auctions if you look in your local
yellow pages and most of the companies advertised will be
independent ones. The best thing to do is call the auction
centre before attending to find out what their charges are
and then you won t get any surprises after buying
a car.

Regards,

Paul Fryatt.

Paul Fryatt is a car dealer with a huge amount of experience of car auctions and has a website dedicated to this subject. Click on the link below for more details. Thank you.

www.insidecarauctions.co.uk

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admin on December 26th 2007 in automotive

Top Six Car Warranty Tips

Purchasing car warranty can sometimes seem like something of a minefield. Our simple tips on what to look out for can help you to secure the best possible deal.

Here are our top 6 tips on what to look out for:

1. Are there any mileage limitations? If you are a heavy user of your vehicle, then having the warranty limited by the number of miles that you travel could be a real problem.

2. How long does the manufacturer s warranty last for? In the case of a new car, you will already have a manufacturer s warranty. It s worth confirming how long it runs for, before spending extra on an extended policy.

3. What exactly is covered? This is an absolutely vital question. A policy will not be worth the paper that it is written on if there are too many exclusions listed. Always make sure that you know exactly what standard of cover you will be receiving.

4. What servicing requirements are included? Some policies will insist that you get the car serviced frequently by the main dealer. Others will allow considerably more flexibility. It s important that you understand all of the conditions involved.

5. Is it possible to find cover that is cheaper? You should certainly avoid purchasing the first warranty agreement that you are offered. Take your time to compare prices online and to make sure that you are getting the best possible value for money.

6. Will the warranty agreement be affected if you have an accident? Once again, this is something that many car owners forget to enquire about. Make sure that you know exactly what is involved with any policy.

By following the advice above and asking the right questions, you can obtain a car warranty deals that offers a comprehensive level of cover, at a reasonable price. Too many UK consumers pay over the odds for their warranty agreements. Make sure that you don t make the same mistake.

Find out more about warranty policies and online car warranty. Read more articles and information by Keith Barrett.

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admin on December 25th 2007 in automotive